First published 2012
The protagonist faces a crucial decision that will transform their creative life forever. They must abandon the familiar identity they have built over years, leaving behind the safety of amateur status. This transition demands more than simple commitment. It requires surrendering a comfortable existence and embracing an unknown version of themselves. The journey from amateur to professional becomes an internal battle fought at tremendous personal cost. Each step forward extracts a psychological and spiritual toll. The protagonist discovers that crossing this threshold changes everything about how they see their work and themselves. Through this painful metamorphosis, they uncover their authentic power and voice. The struggle reveals their true self, the person they were always meant to become but had been too frightened to embody.
Genres: fiction, art, literary-fiction, psychology, academic
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: character-growth, internal-conflict, personal-journey
134 pages · Paperback · Black Irish Entertainment LLC